Edie.net article:
Nine workers were killed in the waste and recycling sector last year as new figures show a sharp increase in the number of fatalities.
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Wednesday 29 June 2011
Have your say on health and safety – North East
HSE Article:
The Government and the Health and Safety Executive are calling for people in the North East to give their thoughts on red tape.
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The Government and the Health and Safety Executive are calling for people in the North East to give their thoughts on red tape.
For the whole story, please follow the link here.
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DECC launches consultation on nuclear waste disposal options
Edie.net article:
The UK's strategy for long-term disposal of nuclear waste took a step forward today (28 June) as the Government outlined a programme of action and launched a consultation process.
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The UK's strategy for long-term disposal of nuclear waste took a step forward today (28 June) as the Government outlined a programme of action and launched a consultation process.
For the whole story, please follow the link here.
For advice on issues of Safety, Health, and Environment please visit us at:
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Have your say on health and safety.
HSE Article:
The Government and the Health and Safety Executive are calling for people in the East Midlands to give their thoughts on red tape.
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The Government and the Health and Safety Executive are calling for people in the East Midlands to give their thoughts on red tape.
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BRE signs deal to create multi-million-pound green business park
Edie.net article:
A 100 million pound deal will see British low carbon construction experts BRE partner with the World's largest developer on a ground breaking green business park.
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A 100 million pound deal will see British low carbon construction experts BRE partner with the World's largest developer on a ground breaking green business park.
For the whole story, please follow the link here.
For advice on issues of Safety, Health, and Environment please visit us at:
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Have your say on health and safety
HSE Article:
The Government and the Health and Safety Executive are calling for the people of Wales to give their thoughts on red tape.
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The Government and the Health and Safety Executive are calling for the people of Wales to give their thoughts on red tape.
For the whole story, please follow the link here.
For advice on issues of Safety, Health, and Environment please visit us at:
she.ltd.uk
90% of people want more renewable energy
Edie.net article:
The vast majority of people want more access to renewable energy supplies, according to a new survey released today (June 28).
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The vast majority of people want more access to renewable energy supplies, according to a new survey released today (June 28).
For the whole story, please follow the link here.
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New figures show increase in number of workers killed in Wales
HSE Article:
New official statistics published today show the number of workers killed in Wales last year has increased.
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New official statistics published today show the number of workers killed in Wales last year has increased.
For the whole story, please follow the link here.
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Monday 27 June 2011
Agriculture
Welcome to this month's safety health and Environmental newsletter. The idea of these newsletters is to raise awareness and to get you involved. This month’s topics are about Machinery and Manufacturing, and on Environmental Issues and how you can reduce your Carbon Footprint.
Work equipment and machinery
Work equipment covers an enormous range spanning process machinery, machine tools, office machines, lifting equipment, hand tools, ladders and pressure washers. Important points include: selecting the right equipment for the job, making sure equipment is safe to use and keeping it safe through regular maintenance, inspection and, if appropriate, thorough examination, training employees to use equipment safely and following manufacturers' or suppliers' instructions. Accidents involving work equipment happen all the time - many serious, some fatal.
The legislation for Work Equipment and Machinery is divided by three main regulations. The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER), The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 (SMSR), and the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment regulations 1998 (LOLER). These are maintained by Responsibility for the enforcement of PUWER , SMSR, LOLER in workplaces is divided between the HSE and the Local Authorities. The HSE handles the legislation in areas of Manufacturing.
-The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER)
In general terms, PUWER requires that equipment provided for use at work is:
• suitable for the intended use;
• safe for use, maintained in a safe condition and, in certain circumstances, inspected to ensure this remains the case;
• used only by people who have received adequate information, instruction and training; and
• accompanied by suitable safety measures, e.g. protective devices, markings, warnings.
Full details of the requirements of PUWER are contained in the supporting Approved Code of Practice Safe use of work equipment. Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 L22 HSE Books 2008 ISBN 9780717662951[18] which has been updated to reflect the latest legislation. Requirements for power presses and woodworking machinery are dealt with in two separate Approved Codes of Practice.
-The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 (SMSR)
These regulations impose duties upon those who place machinery and safety components onto the market, or put them into service (this includes second-hand machinery which is "new" to Europe). They set out the essential requirements which must be met before machinery or safety components may be placed on the market or put into service in the UK. They implement the latest version of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and came into force on 29 December 2009, replacing the previous Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 1992, as amended in 1994 and 2005.
There are basically four steps to dealing with the requirements:
• The responsible person should ensure that machinery and safety components satisfy the relevant Essential Health and Safety Requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations and that, where appropriate, relevant conformity assessment procedures have been carried out;
• The responsible person must issue a Declaration of Conformity (DoC), or in the case of partly completed machinery a Declaration of Incorporation (DoI), which is issued with the product so that it is available to the user (or final machine assembler). This will contain various details such as the manufacturer's address, the machinery type and serial number, and the harmonised European, or other standards, used in design; and
• When the first two steps have been satisfactorily completed, the responsible person or person supplying, assembling or putting into service the final product should affix the CE marking if they are satisfied it is safe.
• When machinery is placed on the European market it must be accompanied by User Instructions in the language of the end user. In the case of partly completed machinery (PCM), instructions for the assembly of the PCM must be supplied.
The European Commission has published a Guide to the application of the Machinery Directive. It explains the scope and clarifies the application of the Directive to machinery and other equipment included within the definition of "machinery", particularly the interface with other product safety Directives. Background information on this Directive and the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations is available from BIS (the Department for Innovation, Business & Skills).
-Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment regulations 1998 LOLER
In general, LOLER requires that any lifting equipment used at work for lifting or lowering loads is:
• strong and stable enough for particular use and marked to indicate safe working loads;
• positioned and installed to minimise any risks;
• used safely, i.e. the work is planned, organised and performed by competent people; and
• subject to ongoing thorough examination and, where appropriate, inspection by competent people.
Full details of the requirements of LOLER are contained in the supporting Approved Code of Practice Safe use of lifting equipment. Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998. Approved Code of Practice and Guidance. L113 HSE Books 1998 ISBN 0 7176 1628 2.
Reducing your Carbon Footprint
Reducing your farm's carbon footprint may seem like yet another government requirement to make your life more difficult, but ongoing research has found making changes can bring significant financial benefits. Companies like Yara (The the world's leading manufacturer of fertilizers and crop nutrition knowledge), is helping the arable industry reduce its carbon footprint.
Through ongoing investment in new technology to ensure carbon efficient fertilizer production and transportation, plus research and promotion of best practice on arable farms, Yara is taking significant strides to address climate change.
For more on how they’re tackling the problem please follow the link below:
http://www.farming.co.uk/articles/view/4210
Work equipment and machinery
Work equipment covers an enormous range spanning process machinery, machine tools, office machines, lifting equipment, hand tools, ladders and pressure washers. Important points include: selecting the right equipment for the job, making sure equipment is safe to use and keeping it safe through regular maintenance, inspection and, if appropriate, thorough examination, training employees to use equipment safely and following manufacturers' or suppliers' instructions. Accidents involving work equipment happen all the time - many serious, some fatal.
The legislation for Work Equipment and Machinery is divided by three main regulations. The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER), The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 (SMSR), and the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment regulations 1998 (LOLER). These are maintained by Responsibility for the enforcement of PUWER , SMSR, LOLER in workplaces is divided between the HSE and the Local Authorities. The HSE handles the legislation in areas of Manufacturing.
-The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER)
In general terms, PUWER requires that equipment provided for use at work is:
• suitable for the intended use;
• safe for use, maintained in a safe condition and, in certain circumstances, inspected to ensure this remains the case;
• used only by people who have received adequate information, instruction and training; and
• accompanied by suitable safety measures, e.g. protective devices, markings, warnings.
Full details of the requirements of PUWER are contained in the supporting Approved Code of Practice Safe use of work equipment. Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 L22 HSE Books 2008 ISBN 9780717662951[18] which has been updated to reflect the latest legislation. Requirements for power presses and woodworking machinery are dealt with in two separate Approved Codes of Practice.
-The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 (SMSR)
These regulations impose duties upon those who place machinery and safety components onto the market, or put them into service (this includes second-hand machinery which is "new" to Europe). They set out the essential requirements which must be met before machinery or safety components may be placed on the market or put into service in the UK. They implement the latest version of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and came into force on 29 December 2009, replacing the previous Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 1992, as amended in 1994 and 2005.
There are basically four steps to dealing with the requirements:
• The responsible person should ensure that machinery and safety components satisfy the relevant Essential Health and Safety Requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations and that, where appropriate, relevant conformity assessment procedures have been carried out;
• The responsible person must issue a Declaration of Conformity (DoC), or in the case of partly completed machinery a Declaration of Incorporation (DoI), which is issued with the product so that it is available to the user (or final machine assembler). This will contain various details such as the manufacturer's address, the machinery type and serial number, and the harmonised European, or other standards, used in design; and
• When the first two steps have been satisfactorily completed, the responsible person or person supplying, assembling or putting into service the final product should affix the CE marking if they are satisfied it is safe.
• When machinery is placed on the European market it must be accompanied by User Instructions in the language of the end user. In the case of partly completed machinery (PCM), instructions for the assembly of the PCM must be supplied.
The European Commission has published a Guide to the application of the Machinery Directive. It explains the scope and clarifies the application of the Directive to machinery and other equipment included within the definition of "machinery", particularly the interface with other product safety Directives. Background information on this Directive and the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations is available from BIS (the Department for Innovation, Business & Skills).
-Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment regulations 1998 LOLER
In general, LOLER requires that any lifting equipment used at work for lifting or lowering loads is:
• strong and stable enough for particular use and marked to indicate safe working loads;
• positioned and installed to minimise any risks;
• used safely, i.e. the work is planned, organised and performed by competent people; and
• subject to ongoing thorough examination and, where appropriate, inspection by competent people.
Full details of the requirements of LOLER are contained in the supporting Approved Code of Practice Safe use of lifting equipment. Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998. Approved Code of Practice and Guidance. L113 HSE Books 1998 ISBN 0 7176 1628 2.
Reducing your Carbon Footprint
Reducing your farm's carbon footprint may seem like yet another government requirement to make your life more difficult, but ongoing research has found making changes can bring significant financial benefits. Companies like Yara (The the world's leading manufacturer of fertilizers and crop nutrition knowledge), is helping the arable industry reduce its carbon footprint.
Through ongoing investment in new technology to ensure carbon efficient fertilizer production and transportation, plus research and promotion of best practice on arable farms, Yara is taking significant strides to address climate change.
For more on how they’re tackling the problem please follow the link below:
http://www.farming.co.uk/articles/view/4210
Manufacturing
Welcome to this month's safety health and Environmental newsletter. The idea of these newsletters is to raise awareness and to get you involved. This month’s topics are about Machinery and Manufacturing, and on Environmental Issues and how you can reduce your Carbon Footprint.
Work equipment and machinery
Work equipment covers an enormous range spanning process machinery, machine tools, office machines, lifting equipment, hand tools, ladders and pressure washers. Important points include: selecting the right equipment for the job, making sure equipment is safe to use and keeping it safe through regular maintenance, inspection and, if appropriate, thorough examination, training employees to use equipment safely and following manufacturers' or suppliers' instructions. Accidents involving work equipment happen all the time - many serious, some fatal.
The legislation for Work Equipment and Machinery is divided by three main regulations. The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER), The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 (SMSR), and the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment regulations 1998 (LOLER). These are maintained by Responsibility for the enforcement of PUWER , SMSR, LOLER in workplaces is divided between the HSE and the Local Authorities. The HSE handles the legislation in areas of Manufacturing.
-The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER)
In general terms, PUWER requires that equipment provided for use at work is:
• suitable for the intended use;
• safe for use, maintained in a safe condition and, in certain circumstances, inspected to ensure this remains the case;
• used only by people who have received adequate information, instruction and training; and
• accompanied by suitable safety measures, e.g. protective devices, markings, warnings.
Full details of the requirements of PUWER are contained in the supporting Approved Code of Practice Safe use of work equipment. Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 L22 HSE Books 2008 ISBN 9780717662951[18] which has been updated to reflect the latest legislation. Requirements for power presses and woodworking machinery are dealt with in two separate Approved Codes of Practice.
-The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 (SMSR)
These regulations impose duties upon those who place machinery and safety components onto the market, or put them into service (this includes second-hand machinery which is "new" to Europe). They set out the essential requirements which must be met before machinery or safety components may be placed on the market or put into service in the UK. They implement the latest version of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and came into force on 29 December 2009, replacing the previous Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 1992, as amended in 1994 and 2005.
There are basically four steps to dealing with the requirements:
• The responsible person should ensure that machinery and safety components satisfy the relevant Essential Health and Safety Requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations and that, where appropriate, relevant conformity assessment procedures have been carried out;
• The responsible person must issue a Declaration of Conformity (DoC), or in the case of partly completed machinery a Declaration of Incorporation (DoI), which is issued with the product so that it is available to the user (or final machine assembler). This will contain various details such as the manufacturer's address, the machinery type and serial number, and the harmonised European, or other standards, used in design; and
• When the first two steps have been satisfactorily completed, the responsible person or person supplying, assembling or putting into service the final product should affix the CE marking if they are satisfied it is safe.
• When machinery is placed on the European market it must be accompanied by User Instructions in the language of the end user. In the case of partly completed machinery (PCM), instructions for the assembly of the PCM must be supplied.
The European Commission has published a Guide to the application of the Machinery Directive. It explains the scope and clarifies the application of the Directive to machinery and other equipment included within the definition of "machinery", particularly the interface with other product safety Directives. Background information on this Directive and the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations is available from BIS (the Department for Innovation, Business & Skills).
-Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment regulations 1998 LOLER
In general, LOLER requires that any lifting equipment used at work for lifting or lowering loads is:
• strong and stable enough for particular use and marked to indicate safe working loads;
• positioned and installed to minimise any risks;
• used safely, i.e. the work is planned, organised and performed by competent people; and
• subject to ongoing thorough examination and, where appropriate, inspection by competent people.
Full details of the requirements of LOLER are contained in the supporting Approved Code of Practice Safe use of lifting equipment. Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998. Approved Code of Practice and Guidance. L113 HSE Books 1998 ISBN 0 7176 1628 2.
Reducing your Carbon Footprint
Cutting back on the amount of waste, pollution and damage we do to the earth on a daily basis as individuals can seem like a daunting task, but when you try applying those same practices to your manufacturing processes, it can seem insurmountable. Not only is it important for the future of the industry to learn to adapt, it's also important to let consumers know your company is working hard to make "green" changes to your production lines and manufacturing facilities -- not just your packaging and product. Cutting your carbon emissions can help you to comply with legislation as well as reducing your costs and your impact on the environment. Start with existing standards and guidelines for energy-efficient workplaces.
• Lighting – Install lights sensors so that lights in sporadically used spaces turn off automatically when not in use and replace low efficiency lighting with higher efficiency flourescents.
• HVAC System – Schedule heating and cooling systems to go on during pre-determined hours; let the system run hotter or cooler in off-hours, depending on the season.
a. Use natural heating and ventilation if possible
b. Set the temperature a degree or two warmer in the summer and a degree or two cooler in the winter
c. Clean air filters regularly and have your system tuned annually by a licensed contractor
d. When it's time to replace your old equipment, choose a high efficiency system
• Reduce, Reuse, Recycle – Reducing, reusing, and recycling at your building helps conserve energy, and reduces pollution and greenhouse gas emissions from resource extraction, manufacturing, and disposal.
Provide bins for recycling paper, bottles, cans, and cardboard.
a. Post notices in a common place and/or send them via e-mail rather than printing copies for each tenant
b. Before printing, edit all documents as thoroughly as possible
c. Develop memos, letters, and documents in space-efficient formats to reduce page count
• Cleaning Supplies
Switch to products that are non-toxic and buy in bulk to minimize packaging waste.
Work equipment and machinery
Work equipment covers an enormous range spanning process machinery, machine tools, office machines, lifting equipment, hand tools, ladders and pressure washers. Important points include: selecting the right equipment for the job, making sure equipment is safe to use and keeping it safe through regular maintenance, inspection and, if appropriate, thorough examination, training employees to use equipment safely and following manufacturers' or suppliers' instructions. Accidents involving work equipment happen all the time - many serious, some fatal.
The legislation for Work Equipment and Machinery is divided by three main regulations. The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER), The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 (SMSR), and the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment regulations 1998 (LOLER). These are maintained by Responsibility for the enforcement of PUWER , SMSR, LOLER in workplaces is divided between the HSE and the Local Authorities. The HSE handles the legislation in areas of Manufacturing.
-The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER)
In general terms, PUWER requires that equipment provided for use at work is:
• suitable for the intended use;
• safe for use, maintained in a safe condition and, in certain circumstances, inspected to ensure this remains the case;
• used only by people who have received adequate information, instruction and training; and
• accompanied by suitable safety measures, e.g. protective devices, markings, warnings.
Full details of the requirements of PUWER are contained in the supporting Approved Code of Practice Safe use of work equipment. Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 L22 HSE Books 2008 ISBN 9780717662951[18] which has been updated to reflect the latest legislation. Requirements for power presses and woodworking machinery are dealt with in two separate Approved Codes of Practice.
-The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 (SMSR)
These regulations impose duties upon those who place machinery and safety components onto the market, or put them into service (this includes second-hand machinery which is "new" to Europe). They set out the essential requirements which must be met before machinery or safety components may be placed on the market or put into service in the UK. They implement the latest version of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and came into force on 29 December 2009, replacing the previous Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 1992, as amended in 1994 and 2005.
There are basically four steps to dealing with the requirements:
• The responsible person should ensure that machinery and safety components satisfy the relevant Essential Health and Safety Requirements of the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations and that, where appropriate, relevant conformity assessment procedures have been carried out;
• The responsible person must issue a Declaration of Conformity (DoC), or in the case of partly completed machinery a Declaration of Incorporation (DoI), which is issued with the product so that it is available to the user (or final machine assembler). This will contain various details such as the manufacturer's address, the machinery type and serial number, and the harmonised European, or other standards, used in design; and
• When the first two steps have been satisfactorily completed, the responsible person or person supplying, assembling or putting into service the final product should affix the CE marking if they are satisfied it is safe.
• When machinery is placed on the European market it must be accompanied by User Instructions in the language of the end user. In the case of partly completed machinery (PCM), instructions for the assembly of the PCM must be supplied.
The European Commission has published a Guide to the application of the Machinery Directive. It explains the scope and clarifies the application of the Directive to machinery and other equipment included within the definition of "machinery", particularly the interface with other product safety Directives. Background information on this Directive and the Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations is available from BIS (the Department for Innovation, Business & Skills).
-Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment regulations 1998 LOLER
In general, LOLER requires that any lifting equipment used at work for lifting or lowering loads is:
• strong and stable enough for particular use and marked to indicate safe working loads;
• positioned and installed to minimise any risks;
• used safely, i.e. the work is planned, organised and performed by competent people; and
• subject to ongoing thorough examination and, where appropriate, inspection by competent people.
Full details of the requirements of LOLER are contained in the supporting Approved Code of Practice Safe use of lifting equipment. Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998. Approved Code of Practice and Guidance. L113 HSE Books 1998 ISBN 0 7176 1628 2.
Reducing your Carbon Footprint
Cutting back on the amount of waste, pollution and damage we do to the earth on a daily basis as individuals can seem like a daunting task, but when you try applying those same practices to your manufacturing processes, it can seem insurmountable. Not only is it important for the future of the industry to learn to adapt, it's also important to let consumers know your company is working hard to make "green" changes to your production lines and manufacturing facilities -- not just your packaging and product. Cutting your carbon emissions can help you to comply with legislation as well as reducing your costs and your impact on the environment. Start with existing standards and guidelines for energy-efficient workplaces.
• Lighting – Install lights sensors so that lights in sporadically used spaces turn off automatically when not in use and replace low efficiency lighting with higher efficiency flourescents.
• HVAC System – Schedule heating and cooling systems to go on during pre-determined hours; let the system run hotter or cooler in off-hours, depending on the season.
a. Use natural heating and ventilation if possible
b. Set the temperature a degree or two warmer in the summer and a degree or two cooler in the winter
c. Clean air filters regularly and have your system tuned annually by a licensed contractor
d. When it's time to replace your old equipment, choose a high efficiency system
• Reduce, Reuse, Recycle – Reducing, reusing, and recycling at your building helps conserve energy, and reduces pollution and greenhouse gas emissions from resource extraction, manufacturing, and disposal.
Provide bins for recycling paper, bottles, cans, and cardboard.
a. Post notices in a common place and/or send them via e-mail rather than printing copies for each tenant
b. Before printing, edit all documents as thoroughly as possible
c. Develop memos, letters, and documents in space-efficient formats to reduce page count
• Cleaning Supplies
Switch to products that are non-toxic and buy in bulk to minimize packaging waste.
Mechanic fell 10ft from unsecured ladder
SHP Article:
A Blackburn truck company failed to rectify unsafe work-at-height practices that were identified during an audit carried out by a safety consultancy.
For the whole story, please follow the link here.
For advice on issues of Safety, Health, and Environment please visit us at:
she.ltd.uk
A Blackburn truck company failed to rectify unsafe work-at-height practices that were identified during an audit carried out by a safety consultancy.
For the whole story, please follow the link here.
For advice on issues of Safety, Health, and Environment please visit us at:
she.ltd.uk
Deuce! Tennis chief returns HSE’s backhand
SHP Article:
A senior figure in the Wimbledon championships has hit back at the HSE for suggesting that safety is being used as a scapegoat for stopping people enjoying the tournament.
For the whole story, please follow the link here.
For advice on issues of Safety, Health, and Environment please visit us at:
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A senior figure in the Wimbledon championships has hit back at the HSE for suggesting that safety is being used as a scapegoat for stopping people enjoying the tournament.
For the whole story, please follow the link here.
For advice on issues of Safety, Health, and Environment please visit us at:
she.ltd.uk
MEPs back banning of nuclear waste exports
Edie.net article:
MEPs have voted overwhelmingly to ban the export of nuclear waste ton non-EU countries unless exported for recycling and imported back into the EU.
For the whole story, please follow the link here.
For advice on issues of Safety, Health, and Environment please visit us at:
she.ltd.uk
MEPs have voted overwhelmingly to ban the export of nuclear waste ton non-EU countries unless exported for recycling and imported back into the EU.
For the whole story, please follow the link here.
For advice on issues of Safety, Health, and Environment please visit us at:
she.ltd.uk
Bupa care home company fined after resident death
HSE Article:
A Bupa care home company has been fined £100,000 after an elderly resident died after falling from a hoist while being moved.
For the whole story, please follow the link here.
For advice on issues of Safety, Health, and Environment please visit us at:
she.ltd.uk
A Bupa care home company has been fined £100,000 after an elderly resident died after falling from a hoist while being moved.
For the whole story, please follow the link here.
For advice on issues of Safety, Health, and Environment please visit us at:
she.ltd.uk
Thursday 23 June 2011
Untrained worker killed in gas explosion
SHP Article:
A worker was killed and a member of the public was seriously injured when a gas cylinder exploded at workshop in Buckinghamshire.
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A worker was killed and a member of the public was seriously injured when a gas cylinder exploded at workshop in Buckinghamshire.
For the whole story, please follow the link here.
For advice on issues of Safety, Health, and Environment please visit us at:
she.ltd.uk
Poles axe lower emissions targets
Edie.net article:
Britain's energy minister has launched a scathing attack on Poland for blocking lower energy reduction targets.
For the whole story, please follow the link here.
For advice on issues of Safety, Health, and Environment please visit us at:
she.ltd.uk
Britain's energy minister has launched a scathing attack on Poland for blocking lower energy reduction targets.
For the whole story, please follow the link here.
For advice on issues of Safety, Health, and Environment please visit us at:
she.ltd.uk
Employers must focus on health of ageing workforce
SHP Article:
Too many employers are neglecting the needs of their older staff and failing to help those experiencing mental, or physical decline carry on their tasks effectively.
For the whole story, please follow the link here.
For advice on issues of Safety, Health, and Environment please visit us at:
she.ltd.uk
Too many employers are neglecting the needs of their older staff and failing to help those experiencing mental, or physical decline carry on their tasks effectively.
For the whole story, please follow the link here.
For advice on issues of Safety, Health, and Environment please visit us at:
she.ltd.uk
Government aims for locally generated energy boost
Edie.net article:
Communities and business are to be encouraged to generate their own electricity, in plans announced by the Government.
For the whole story, please follow the link here.
For advice on issues of Safety, Health, and Environment please visit us at:
she.ltd.uk
Communities and business are to be encouraged to generate their own electricity, in plans announced by the Government.
For the whole story, please follow the link here.
For advice on issues of Safety, Health, and Environment please visit us at:
she.ltd.uk
Recycling worker knocked unconscious by unsecured stack of items
SHP Article:
A migrant worker was “extremely fortunate” not to be seriously injured when a stack of heavy white goods fell on him at a recycling plant, an HSE inspector has revealed.
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For advice on issues of Safety, Health, and Environment please visit us at:
she.ltd.uk
A migrant worker was “extremely fortunate” not to be seriously injured when a stack of heavy white goods fell on him at a recycling plant, an HSE inspector has revealed.
For the whole story, please follow the link here.
For advice on issues of Safety, Health, and Environment please visit us at:
she.ltd.uk
Barker 'guilty as charged' over CRC
Edie.net article:
Climate change secretary, Greg Barker, has held his hands up to an accusation that the Government has ruined the CRC.
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she.ltd.uk
Climate change secretary, Greg Barker, has held his hands up to an accusation that the Government has ruined the CRC.
For the whole story, please follow the link here.
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HSE issues safety alert after shellfish diver deaths
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The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued a safety alert after two shellfish divers died in separate incidents in inshore waters in Scotland.
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The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has issued a safety alert after two shellfish divers died in separate incidents in inshore waters in Scotland.
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Tuesday 21 June 2011
Agriculture: Bale Wrapping.
What is the risk?
HSE is currently investigating an incident where a worker was fatally injured when he was struck by the rotating arm of the bale wrapper. It is believed the operator was attempting to adjust or clear something on the machine with the power connected and the wrapping arm rotating. A safety trip-bar was fitted to the machine but this did not prevent the wrapping arm striking the operator and crushing him against part of the frame.
· regulated products – pesticides, medicines, feed additives;
· products used in silage making (and off-gases);
How can the risk be controlled by users?
Users should ensure that power is disconnected and movement has stopped before approaching the machine to carry out any maintenance operation. The safety trip system should be checked to ensure it brings the rotating arm to a standstill as quickly as possible to prevent injury. If it doesn't, it may require adjustment or repair and this should be done in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. If the safety device still fails to operate correctly then the supplier should be contacted for further advice.
How can the risk be controlled by manufacturers?
Manufacturers need to ensure that the safety devices on these machines operate in accordance with accepted British, European and International Standards. Several key references that can help with design issues are:
* BS EN 12100 (parts 1 & 2) - Safety of machinery - Basic concepts, general principles for design
* BS EN ISO 13850 - Safety of machinery - Emergency stop - Principles for design
* BS EN 999 - Safety of machinery - The positioning of protective equipment in respect of approach speeds of parts of the human body
* DD CLC/TS 62046:2008 - Safety of machinery - Application of protective equipment to detect the presence of persons.
All manufacturers of these types of machine should take the following action:- Where they have new equipment check the function of the trip bar to see if it stops before the main bar reaches the trip bar. If it does not to take action to modify the machine to ensure this happens. Then notify all owners of such machines of the danger and the remedial action required. For older machines they have supplied to check what the mechanism is for stopping the arm and to develop a retrofit solution to ensure the machines can be stopped safely. The Supplier should then write to all owners of the machine to make then aware of the dangers and the retrofit that is required.
Further action
HSE investigation into this matter is ongoing and enforcement action will be considered in line with HSE enforcement policy. Further information on this issue will be made available once the investigation is complete.
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HSE is currently investigating an incident where a worker was fatally injured when he was struck by the rotating arm of the bale wrapper. It is believed the operator was attempting to adjust or clear something on the machine with the power connected and the wrapping arm rotating. A safety trip-bar was fitted to the machine but this did not prevent the wrapping arm striking the operator and crushing him against part of the frame.
· regulated products – pesticides, medicines, feed additives;
· products used in silage making (and off-gases);
How can the risk be controlled by users?
Users should ensure that power is disconnected and movement has stopped before approaching the machine to carry out any maintenance operation. The safety trip system should be checked to ensure it brings the rotating arm to a standstill as quickly as possible to prevent injury. If it doesn't, it may require adjustment or repair and this should be done in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. If the safety device still fails to operate correctly then the supplier should be contacted for further advice.
How can the risk be controlled by manufacturers?
Manufacturers need to ensure that the safety devices on these machines operate in accordance with accepted British, European and International Standards. Several key references that can help with design issues are:
* BS EN 12100 (parts 1 & 2) - Safety of machinery - Basic concepts, general principles for design
* BS EN ISO 13850 - Safety of machinery - Emergency stop - Principles for design
* BS EN 999 - Safety of machinery - The positioning of protective equipment in respect of approach speeds of parts of the human body
* DD CLC/TS 62046:2008 - Safety of machinery - Application of protective equipment to detect the presence of persons.
All manufacturers of these types of machine should take the following action:- Where they have new equipment check the function of the trip bar to see if it stops before the main bar reaches the trip bar. If it does not to take action to modify the machine to ensure this happens. Then notify all owners of such machines of the danger and the remedial action required. For older machines they have supplied to check what the mechanism is for stopping the arm and to develop a retrofit solution to ensure the machines can be stopped safely. The Supplier should then write to all owners of the machine to make then aware of the dangers and the retrofit that is required.
Further action
HSE investigation into this matter is ongoing and enforcement action will be considered in line with HSE enforcement policy. Further information on this issue will be made available once the investigation is complete.
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Shell’s “neglect of basic maintenance” costs it £1.2million
SHP Article:
Energy giant Shell UK must pay £1.24 million in fines and costs following an explosion and fire at its Bacton gas terminal in Norfolk.
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Energy giant Shell UK must pay £1.24 million in fines and costs following an explosion and fire at its Bacton gas terminal in Norfolk.
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First commercial forward osmosis desalination plant contract awarded
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UK-based company, Modern Water plc, has been awarded a contract to build and operate the world's first fully commercial forward osmosis plant.
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UK-based company, Modern Water plc, has been awarded a contract to build and operate the world's first fully commercial forward osmosis plant.
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Monday 20 June 2011
Mine managers acquitted owing to lack of HSE evidence
SHP Article:
Two colliery managers who were being prosecuted in relation to the death of a mine-worker had the charges against them dropped two weeks into the trial because the HSE did not have sufficient evidence to continue the case.
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Two colliery managers who were being prosecuted in relation to the death of a mine-worker had the charges against them dropped two weeks into the trial because the HSE did not have sufficient evidence to continue the case.
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Biffa serves up 'super' AD plant for food waste
Edie.net article:
An anaerobic digestion (AD) plant capable of processing up to 120,000 tonnes of food waste a year has officially opened today (17 June), and is being hailed as the largest of its type in the UK.
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An anaerobic digestion (AD) plant capable of processing up to 120,000 tonnes of food waste a year has officially opened today (17 June), and is being hailed as the largest of its type in the UK.
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Company fined after gas cylinder explosion kills worker
HSE Article:
An Edgware gas company has been fined after an explosion killed a worker and severely injured a member of the public.
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An Edgware gas company has been fined after an explosion killed a worker and severely injured a member of the public.
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Worker fell 20ft from moving forklift
SHP Article:
A trainee electrician was seriously injured after falling from the raised forks of a forklift, when the vehicle overturned.
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A trainee electrician was seriously injured after falling from the raised forks of a forklift, when the vehicle overturned.
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Government agrees £10M loan fund to stimulate investment in AD
Edie.net article:
Funding to the tune of £10M to boost investor confidence in new anaerobic digestion (AD) facilities across England will be made available in a special loan fund, Defra has announced.
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Funding to the tune of £10M to boost investor confidence in new anaerobic digestion (AD) facilities across England will be made available in a special loan fund, Defra has announced.
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Demolition company fined for failing to meet basic gas and electricity safety regulations
HSE Article:
A demolition company has been fined following a dangerous occurrence involving the release of over half a tonne of gas. It also carried out work while electricity supplies to the buildings undergoing demolition remained live.
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A demolition company has been fined following a dangerous occurrence involving the release of over half a tonne of gas. It also carried out work while electricity supplies to the buildings undergoing demolition remained live.
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New project emphasises link between H&S and business survival
SHP Article:
The leading safety organisations in the UK and the US have come together to launch an initiative to promote the contribution health and safety can make to business sustainability.
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The leading safety organisations in the UK and the US have come together to launch an initiative to promote the contribution health and safety can make to business sustainability.
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600 solar panels power new Bristol industry
Edie.net article:
Bristol's new National Composites Centre (NCC) has had 600 solar panels fitted to make use of clean, renewable energy.
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Bristol's new National Composites Centre (NCC) has had 600 solar panels fitted to make use of clean, renewable energy.
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Wiltshire man sentenced to 300 hours community service over faulty gas work he was not registered to do
HSE Article:
A Wiltshire man has been prosecuted for illegally carrying out gas work at a neighbour's home which could have put them at risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.
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A Wiltshire man has been prosecuted for illegally carrying out gas work at a neighbour's home which could have put them at risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.
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Friday 17 June 2011
Job-security worries lead bullied workers to suffer in silence
SHP Article:
One in four workers says that staff cutbacks have led to more bullying in the workplace, but more than half of those bullied are too scared to raise the issue with management for fear of losing their job.
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One in four workers says that staff cutbacks have led to more bullying in the workplace, but more than half of those bullied are too scared to raise the issue with management for fear of losing their job.
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UK in pole position to capitalise on RDF export market
Edie.net article:
The UK could significantly benefit from producing more refuse-derived fuel (RDF) for export to northern Europe to meet rising demand for additional feedstock.
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The UK could significantly benefit from producing more refuse-derived fuel (RDF) for export to northern Europe to meet rising demand for additional feedstock.
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Worcestershire firms fined after man's fingers severed
HSE Article:
Two Bromsgrove firms have been fined after an employee had a thumb, index finger and most of his middle finger severed in machinery.
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Two Bromsgrove firms have been fined after an employee had a thumb, index finger and most of his middle finger severed in machinery.
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New project emphasises link between H&S and business survival
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The leading safety organisations in the UK and the US have come together to launch an initiative to promote the contribution health and safety can make to business sustainability.
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The leading safety organisations in the UK and the US have come together to launch an initiative to promote the contribution health and safety can make to business sustainability.
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PepsiCo crisp factory wins green building certificate
Edie.net article:
PepsiCo has had its 27th facilitity awarded LEED certification by the US Green Building Council.
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PepsiCo has had its 27th facilitity awarded LEED certification by the US Green Building Council.
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Blackburn truck firm sentenced over fall injuries
HSE Article:
A Blackburn truck firm has been sentenced after one of its employees was badly injured when he fell from the roof of a lorry cab.
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A Blackburn truck firm has been sentenced after one of its employees was badly injured when he fell from the roof of a lorry cab.
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Company failed to provide basic protection from dermatitis
SHP Article:
A North Devon decorating supplies company has appeared in court for failing to provide adequate washing facilities for employees who were at risk of contracting dermatitis.
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A North Devon decorating supplies company has appeared in court for failing to provide adequate washing facilities for employees who were at risk of contracting dermatitis.
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WASTE REVIEW: Minister Bob Neill slams past policy for failure to engage
Edie.net article:
In a damning verdict on Labour's record on waste policy, Communities Minister Bob Neill said yesterday (15 June) that there had been a failure to win over the public on waste and drive up recycling rates.
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In a damning verdict on Labour's record on waste policy, Communities Minister Bob Neill said yesterday (15 June) that there had been a failure to win over the public on waste and drive up recycling rates.
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Girl trapped in swimming pool results in council prosecution
HSE Article:
Castle Point Borough Council has been prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) following an incident where a seven-year old girl was trapped by a water outlet at the Waterside Swimming Pool on Canvey Island.
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Castle Point Borough Council has been prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) following an incident where a seven-year old girl was trapped by a water outlet at the Waterside Swimming Pool on Canvey Island.
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MP raises workplace drug-testing fears
SHP Article:
Improved guidance on how drug misuse in the workplace should be monitored is on the agenda after an MP raised concerns about how the tests could be used “as judge and jury” by employers.
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Improved guidance on how drug misuse in the workplace should be monitored is on the agenda after an MP raised concerns about how the tests could be used “as judge and jury” by employers.
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EU 2020 renewable energy target 'should go' say think tank
Edie.net article:
Influential think tank Policy Exchange says it's time to scrap European renewable energy generation targets.
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Influential think tank Policy Exchange says it's time to scrap European renewable energy generation targets.
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Engineering company sentenced over worker's death
HSE Article:
An engineering company has been fined £100,000 after a worker was crushed to death at a factory near Pontypridd.
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An engineering company has been fined £100,000 after a worker was crushed to death at a factory near Pontypridd.
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Wednesday 15 June 2011
CBI warns Government to stop taxing energy cash
Edie.net article:
The Government has 'triple-dipped' into the energy industry till because of the need to raise revenue, according to the CBI.
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The Government has 'triple-dipped' into the energy industry till because of the need to raise revenue, according to the CBI.
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Musculoskeletal disorders – Repeat gains
SHP Article:
Repetitive Strain Injuries have been diagnosed and treated for many years, but, cautions Dr Tony Kochlar, they are now on the rise owing to a combination of economic and technological factors. Employers wishing to manage these emerging risks should read on.
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Repetitive Strain Injuries have been diagnosed and treated for many years, but, cautions Dr Tony Kochlar, they are now on the rise owing to a combination of economic and technological factors. Employers wishing to manage these emerging risks should read on.
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Tuesday 14 June 2011
“Dangerous assumptions” led to fatal machine crush
SHP Article:
A textile company failed to ensure that staff followed a safe system of work when cleaning a baling machine, which was involved in a fatality.
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A textile company failed to ensure that staff followed a safe system of work when cleaning a baling machine, which was involved in a fatality.
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World's biggest companies failing on water risk management
Edie.net article:
A new report has concluded that only a tiny fraction of large global companies are taking action on managing water scarcity.
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A new report has concluded that only a tiny fraction of large global companies are taking action on managing water scarcity.
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Solihull man fined for carrying out illegal gas work
HSE Article:
A Solihull man has been prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) for carrying out gas work at an elderly widow's home without being registered to do so.
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A Solihull man has been prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) for carrying out gas work at an elderly widow's home without being registered to do so.
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Government urged to legislate to protect workers and the public from dangerous dogs
SHP Article:
A number of animal charities, enforcement agencies and trades unions has come together to call on the coalition Government to target irresponsible dog-owners to help reduce the thousands of attacks on workers and the public that occur each year.
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A number of animal charities, enforcement agencies and trades unions has come together to call on the coalition Government to target irresponsible dog-owners to help reduce the thousands of attacks on workers and the public that occur each year.
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EPA awards huge grant to clean up US brownfield sites
Edie.net article:
US contaminated land projects have received a welcome boost as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced more than $76 million to help redevelop projects across the country.
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US contaminated land projects have received a welcome boost as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced more than $76 million to help redevelop projects across the country.
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Worker killed in trench collapse
HSE Article:
A site foreman has been fined after a labourer in his team was killed when a trench collapsed.
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A site foreman has been fined after a labourer in his team was killed when a trench collapsed.
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Police health and safety exemption proposal scrapped
SHP Article:
The Police service should not be released from the duties laid down in the HSWA 1974, the House of Lords has concluded.
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The Police service should not be released from the duties laid down in the HSWA 1974, the House of Lords has concluded.
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Biffa wins processing contract for Basildon's recyclables
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Biffa Recycling has been awarded a contract to process Basildon Council's household recyclable materials.
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Biffa Recycling has been awarded a contract to process Basildon Council's household recyclable materials.
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Glass giant fined £20,000 for workers' injuries at Bristol site
HSE Article:
Two workers were badly injured after a trolley load of glass panes fell on them at one of the UK's most well-known manufacturers, a Bristol court has heard.
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Two workers were badly injured after a trolley load of glass panes fell on them at one of the UK's most well-known manufacturers, a Bristol court has heard.
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Friday 10 June 2011
Jackie joins she ltd.
We would like to introduce Jackie Heath as a new member of the team. Jackie has been employed as an administrator and will be looking after all the office type activities for she ltd, while Will handles our social media. It may be that in the course of work you will be receiving correspondence from Jackie. Could you copy Jackie in any e-mails sent to me/ Kev and she will make sure Kev gets prompted into action!
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To contact Jackie e-mail jackie@she.ltd.uk; or telephone direct on 08456522049.
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Olympics safety success may be as good as it gets for HSE
SHP Article:
The health and safety record of the London 2012 Olympics construction project has been outstanding but the scale of the achievement may never be seen again, according to a senior HSE inspector.
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The health and safety record of the London 2012 Olympics construction project has been outstanding but the scale of the achievement may never be seen again, according to a senior HSE inspector.
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MOD estate looks to contractors for energy efficiency solutions
Edie.net article:
The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) is turning to its contractors to help reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions across the Ministry of Defence (MOD) estate.
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The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) is turning to its contractors to help reduce energy consumption and carbon emissions across the Ministry of Defence (MOD) estate.
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Thursday 9 June 2011
Recession takes toll on young workers’ health
SHP Article:
Younger workers are more stressed in their jobs and feel under more pressure to work long hours than their older colleagues.
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Younger workers are more stressed in their jobs and feel under more pressure to work long hours than their older colleagues.
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New contaminated land test could aid construction industry
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Researchers at the University of Reading have developed a new method of testing soil pollution which may mean that more brownfield sites are available for housing developments.
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Researchers at the University of Reading have developed a new method of testing soil pollution which may mean that more brownfield sites are available for housing developments.
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Contractor fined after injuries to public
HSE Article:
A Harrow construction firm has been sentenced after poorly secured panelling fell from a building under refurbishment and injured two passers-by.
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A Harrow construction firm has been sentenced after poorly secured panelling fell from a building under refurbishment and injured two passers-by.
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Firm guilty over fatal motorsport crash
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A champion sports competitor from the Netherlands died in a high-speed crash at a tractor-pulling event in Lancashire, a court has heard.
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A champion sports competitor from the Netherlands died in a high-speed crash at a tractor-pulling event in Lancashire, a court has heard.
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Compliance scheme battles 'at root' of illegal WEEE exports
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Fierce competition between producer compliance schemes for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) is at the core of the illegal e-waste exports scandal, according to a leading WEEE recycler.
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Fierce competition between producer compliance schemes for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) is at the core of the illegal e-waste exports scandal, according to a leading WEEE recycler.
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Death due to safety failings at textile firm
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A textile worker at Huddersfield's Westwood Yarns factory was killed after being crushed in a huge baling machine, a court heard.
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A textile worker at Huddersfield's Westwood Yarns factory was killed after being crushed in a huge baling machine, a court heard.
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Two firms given big fines for power-station fatality
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Energy firm RWE npower and construction giant AMEC Group Ltd must pay £510,000 in fines and costs after a maintenance worker fell to his death at a power station in South Wales.
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Energy firm RWE npower and construction giant AMEC Group Ltd must pay £510,000 in fines and costs after a maintenance worker fell to his death at a power station in South Wales.
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Waste lamp recycling made easier for SMEs
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Recolight has expanded its collection scheme out to SMEs, offering businesses recycling access points for smaller quantities of waste lamps.
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Recolight has expanded its collection scheme out to SMEs, offering businesses recycling access points for smaller quantities of waste lamps.
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National Film and Television School fined after volunteer is paralysed
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The National Film and Television School has been fined after a volunteer was left permanently paralysed after falling 2.25 metres from a mock staircase on set.
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The National Film and Television School has been fined after a volunteer was left permanently paralysed after falling 2.25 metres from a mock staircase on set.
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Four defendants in the dock after worker’s electric shock
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Two companies, a director, and a sub-contractor have been fined a total of £130,000 following an incident in which a construction worker suffered serious burns from an overhead power line.
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Two companies, a director, and a sub-contractor have been fined a total of £130,000 following an incident in which a construction worker suffered serious burns from an overhead power line.
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Heathrow reveals disappointing performance on waste and water
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Heathrow has released its sustainability performance report 2010 showing mixed performance on the environment.
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Heathrow has released its sustainability performance report 2010 showing mixed performance on the environment.
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Firms fined after worker killed on M25
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Construction firm Carillion Highway Maintenance Limited and its traffic management subcontractor have been fined a total of £202,000 after a worker employed by another subcontractor was killed while working on the M25 motorway.
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Construction firm Carillion Highway Maintenance Limited and its traffic management subcontractor have been fined a total of £202,000 after a worker employed by another subcontractor was killed while working on the M25 motorway.
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Monday 6 June 2011
Kidney Health – Filter tips
SHP Article:
The kidneys are the body’s filtration system, helping us absorb certain elements necessary for the healthy functioning of the body and get rid of others that we don’t need. But kidney function can be seriously compromised by various work processes and substances, warns Dr Chris Ide, who provides advice for practitioners on what to do.
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The kidneys are the body’s filtration system, helping us absorb certain elements necessary for the healthy functioning of the body and get rid of others that we don’t need. But kidney function can be seriously compromised by various work processes and substances, warns Dr Chris Ide, who provides advice for practitioners on what to do.
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Pig slurry pollutes stream
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A company has been fined after pig slurry leaked into a tributary after a storage lagoon bank collapsed causing 'gross pollution'.
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A company has been fined after pig slurry leaked into a tributary after a storage lagoon bank collapsed causing 'gross pollution'.
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Sentences after worker killed in 12 metre fall
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Energy giant, RWE npower and contractor AMEC Group Ltd must pay a total of £510,000 after a maintenance worker fell to his death at a South Wales power station.
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Energy giant, RWE npower and contractor AMEC Group Ltd must pay a total of £510,000 after a maintenance worker fell to his death at a South Wales power station.
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Drugs and alcohol – One for the road
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Statistics show a continuing rise in workplace problems due to substance use by employees in their leisure time, and many managers say this is one of the main issues they feel least equipped to deal with. John Griffiths describes a new European project to help managers in SMEs address the impact on work performance of inappropriate alcohol and drug use.
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Statistics show a continuing rise in workplace problems due to substance use by employees in their leisure time, and many managers say this is one of the main issues they feel least equipped to deal with. John Griffiths describes a new European project to help managers in SMEs address the impact on work performance of inappropriate alcohol and drug use.
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UK must ramp up renewables to stay competitive
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The UK needs to up its game if it wants to be considered a serious contender in the renewables market, a leading energy-from-waste firm has warned.
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The UK needs to up its game if it wants to be considered a serious contender in the renewables market, a leading energy-from-waste firm has warned.
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Worker cheats death after being dragged through 125mm gap
HSE Article:
A worker sustained horrific injuries but miraculously escaped with his life after being dragged through a gap no wider than a CD case on a poorly guarded processing machine in Barnsley.
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A worker sustained horrific injuries but miraculously escaped with his life after being dragged through a gap no wider than a CD case on a poorly guarded processing machine in Barnsley.
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Steel industry subject to carcinogenic-chemicals study
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A three-year investigation into the use of cancer-causing chemicals by South Yorkshire’s steel industry is to be launched.
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A three-year investigation into the use of cancer-causing chemicals by South Yorkshire’s steel industry is to be launched.
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Scotland's municipal recycling rate edges towards 38%
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Scottish councils have demonstrated a small improvement in the amount of household waste recycled over the past year.
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Scottish councils have demonstrated a small improvement in the amount of household waste recycled over the past year.
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Family firm prosecuted after fatal roof fall
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A family firm from Norfolk renting out business units has been prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), after a company director died after falling through a fragile roof at one of its properties.
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A family firm from Norfolk renting out business units has been prosecuted by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), after a company director died after falling through a fragile roof at one of its properties.
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Unsecured scaffold collapsed into residential garden
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A Surrey-based scaffolding company has admitted failing to adequately secure a scaffold, which overturned in high winds at a residential property.
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A Surrey-based scaffolding company has admitted failing to adequately secure a scaffold, which overturned in high winds at a residential property.
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Award-winning company wins metering contract
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Elster (NYSE: ELT) has won a contract with Wessex Water, Bristol Water and Sembcorp Bournemouth Water to provide the companies with up to 150,000 polymer water meters.
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Ex-serviceman's arm severed at Hull recycling site
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A Hull man, who returned unscathed from active service with the Army in Bosnia, was maimed for life at work as a 'civvy' back home, a court has heard.
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Thursday 2 June 2011
Gearbox maker failed to identify lifting hazards
SHP Article:
A machine operator at a gearbox manufacturing factory was crushed to death by a 740kg slab of metal, which had not been adequately secured.
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